NatWest launches investment offering protection and growth

NatWest has launched a new investment, the NatWest Capital Protected Investment, aimed at those looking for growth potential as well as security.

The Capital Protected Investment return will be based on 140% of any FTSE 100 IndexTM growth, up to a maximum of 60% on top of the original investment, whilst the original capital is protected in full. The investment can be used as a stocks and shares ISA or as a stand-alone investment. Transfers-in from existing ISAs or PEPs are also allowed to provide tax-efficient benefits. With a minimum investment of £3,000, the money must be invested for the six-year term for capital protection to apply.

Ian Stuttard, NatWest Director of Savings and Bancassurance, said; “In today’s economic climate many investors are looking for a safe place to put their money for the medium to long term. Capital Protected Investment offers a guarantee to protect the original investment whilst offering potentially excellent returns. This offers customers the opportunity to safely secure previous gains from other investments without sacrificing investment growth potential.

“It is an ideal way to save towards retirement, children’s education or a special event, safe in the knowledge that your original money will be secure but harnessing the potential of stock market growth”.

This is a limited offer available from 15 October to 7 December 2007 (offer closes on 16 November 2007 for ISA/PEP transfers). The first investment term ends on 19 December 2013. The NatWest Capital Protected Investment is available by calling 0800 015 9551.